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Hey hey. There isn't a regular show this week with all the insanity that was E3, but Scott, JP, and Donald couldn't wait until next week to break down the Stanley Cup Final, so here is a Bonus Segment all on its lonesome. If you are looking for gaming podcasts for your ears this weekend, though, be sure to check out the recordings live from L.A., as well as our own Nintendo Direct impressions and the return of Greg Leahy. We'll see you next week for our regular show!

After a bevy of buffering issues, Nintendo's E3 Direct came and went, and in its wake was no shortage of emotion, both positive and negative. Tonight, JP, Zach, Scott, and Patrick reflect on the Direct and do their best to approach the whole thing in a measured and thoughtful way.

You can smell it in the air, can't you? It's that special, magical time of year known as the Electronic Entertainment Expo (aka E3). Maybe it's just the vapors, but we've gone overboard on Connectivity this week with a double-shot of E3 discussion for you on this week's show. In our first segment, we look back into the past with a retrospective on E3 2003. Neal talks with Jonny and Mike, who were actually there, and their reminiscing reveals a surprising number of parallels to Nintendo today. Don't pee your pants. After that, Neal sits down with Scott and Zach to make some predictions for what's going to happen at E3 2013. What's going to happen? It's anybody's guess, but you get to listen to ours. We're in dire need of more listener mail, so please hit us up by sending to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. If you've got a moment, please also rate and review the show on iTunes.

Episode 88 of Connectivity is here, but we can't simply give it away for nothing. So while you enjoy this week's episode, be sure to run some errands around town for us. Also, buy stuff from us with the money we pay you. Kicking the show off, Andy, Daan, and Justin sit down to talk about Animal Crossing: New Leaf. The trio discuss the new responsibilities of being mayor and where the series can go in the future. To hear the full segment, you'll need to go collect some seashells for us. After that, we have our first ever round of NWR Jeopardy featuring three listeners! Scott and Zach host an epic match between listeners BJ, Daniel, and Chris, who fight tooth and nail for the crown of "best Connectivity listener." Zach is losing his touch, though, as there are zero questions about Primal Rage. Zero! After the show, stick around for another NHL playoffs bonus segment, featuring Scott and Donald. The duo glosses over the boring Eastern Conference series and sink their teeth in to the much more compelling Weste

Welcome to episode 87 of Connectivity, or as we are calling it, "Episode One." Hope there is no confusion with the actual episode one from two years ago, but this is the true "Episode One." Because it's the only "One" you'll need! That is, until it is obsolete and we move on to the next iteration. Then it is "One" for the dump or the back of your closet somewhere. If you hadn't guessed, our main segment this week deals with the announcement of the Xbox One as well as last week's Nintendo Direct. Scott, Neal, and special guest Donald Theriault (from Nintendo Free Radio!) break down both events and look ahead to E3 and more dog gifs. After that, we have two bonus segments for you. First up is the return of The Dr. Jonathan Metts' Crazy Fun Time Space Show! This week, in lieu of answering questions from you fine listeners, Dr. Metts has me take a quiz about rockets he wrote years ago for a sophomore college class he was teaching. If you'd like to play along at home and see just how much YOU know about rockets,

Listen up super friends, you're in for quite a show this week. This week on Connectivity we're talking all about super hero games. Neal, Justin, and Scott go in depth into the genre and discuss their favorite games starring men in tights. After we're done talking super heroes, all you hockey fans can stay tuned for a bonus segment featuring Scott, JP, and Donald. They talk all about the NHL Playoffs. Who will win Lord Stanley's Cup? Well, we don't know yet but there are some pretty good educated guesses in here. Don't forget to send your listener mail questions to us at aconnectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. And please also rate and review the show on iTunes.

Gather 'round kids and let me tell you a story. This is a story about a little podcast called Connectivity. On this week's episode, we've got three segments for you. First up, Neal and 'Trick go over two newly released games, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. How do they stack up to their counterparts, and are they worth your time? Listen up and find out! In our second segment, Neal, Lauren, Scott, and Zach grade the Wii U after its first six months on the market. Something tells me somebody is getting a "see me after class" note to take home for their parents to sign. Finally, we've got a bonus segment at the end of the episode focusing on the Playstation Vita. Don't forget to send in your listener mail to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. And please rate and review the show on iTunes.

After last week's 3DS blowout and news-a-palooza, this week's episode is a little svelte. Kicking things off, Scott, Mike and Patrick discuss the Rayman Legends Challenges App. The free download is meant to appease fans over the inexplicable delay of Rayman Legends. Does it do that job? Yeah, it kind of does! After that, Scott, Zach and Neal dive deep into Injustice: Gods Among Us, the DC fighter from the people who brought you Mortal Kombat. The trio has much to say about the impressive array of game modes, the simple and intuitive combat, and more! Long story short, if you are a fighting game fan or a DC fan, Injustice is for you. After the outro, stick around for a bonus segment all about the ongoing NHL playoffs with Scott, JP, and special guest Donald Theriault (who you may know as Shaymin). The crew breaks down each match-up, makes some tame predictions, and generally hates on the Canucks. As always, you can send your listener mail to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com; which you should totally d

Have we got a show for you! Kicking things off, Carmine, Daan, and Aaron talk about a smattering of just-announced 3DS games they got a chance to play, including the sequel to A Link to the Past, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, and Mario and Luigi Dream Team. This is a must listen! After that, Scott, Tyler, Zach, and Danny break down the week in news before discussing their impressions of the newly launched Wii U Virtual Console. One of us is much happier about the line-up than the others. Can you guess who? After the outro, you'll find another Doctor Who bonus segment with Scott, Patrick, and special guest Amanda Albert. The crew reviews the first half of season 7B and shares a good number of crack pot theories along the way. You'll never guess who is really a TARDIS! That's it for this week. As always, you can send us your listener mail to Connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. Be sure to let us know what you think about the recent Iwata and E3 news, as well as what games you think the Virtual Console ab

We're doin' it live this week on Connectivity. By that I mean you're hearing Neal, Trick, and Tyler's running commentary on the most recent Nintendo Direct. If you haven't seen it yet, things might be a bit confusing. There's also some bonus talk after the commentary ends. In segment number two, Zack, Kim, and Andrew go all roundtable and look back on the history LucasArts has had on Nintendo platforms, and some potential futures for Star Wars games as licensed properties. Don't forget to send your listener mail to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. And please rate and review the show on iTunes.

Do you know where we're going? Well, where we're going, we don't need roads. First off, Zach and Neal take a quick sojourn down the rabbit hole of Bioshock Infinite. But don't get comfortable! Because the past versions of Tyler, Trick, and Neal intervene in a previously unreleased episode of the Planet GameCube Newscast. The trio talks about the Square Enix merger, Resident Evil's GameCube exclusivity, NHL Hitz Pro, and more. After that, Trick and Neal become a pair of sea-faring heroes as they discuss their feelings on Wind Waker on a lost segment from Planet GameCube Connectivity. Don't worry. Next week, we will be back in the right universe. You wouldn't want to stay in the one from this episode. It's the darkest universe. I mean, Scott has one arm and Mike is dead. It kind of sucks.

How y'all doin' this fine Saturday afternoon? We're doing just dandy here at Connectivity. This week, we've got one big segment for you, old school style. You'll hear Neal, Scott, 'Trick, and Tyler talk about upcoming Wii U and 3DS games as well as what they've been playing currently (hint: lots of Bioshock Infinite). Send us some mail! Send it now! Send it to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com! We'll treat your questions right and take them out for a nice steak dinner before we get all nasty on them in our next listener mail segment. You should also rate and review the show on iTunes.

Hello, and welcome to Episode 79, our PAX East recap! Kicking things off, we have a segment recorded from the hotel room after day 2 featuring just about everyone who was at PAX East. We make a lot of dumb jokes, and talk about the variety of games we saw, including Deus Ex, Shovel Knight, Toki Tori 2, DuckTales, and more! Also, there was lots of beer involved. After that, you'll find the entirety of our live game of Who Wants to be a Nintendoaire? Listen along as contestants from the audience fight tooth and nail for one of our illustrious prizes. Also, hear the audience groan audibly at least three (3!) of the questions written by Zach Miller! Thanks to everyone who came to Nintendoaire or just said hi over the weekend. It was an incredible time for all of us. If you have some listener mail to share, click here to send it our way. See you next week with a regular show!

Welcome to Episode 78 of Connectivity! We have two segments for you this week. Starting the show off is a "What We've Been Playing" segment with Alex, Neal, and Andy. The trio talks about a bunch of current and upcoming games, including Lego City: Undercover, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. After that, Carmine, Scott, Kim, and Zack discuss the first video in the Tropes vs Women in Video Games series. The gang covers the initial controversy surrounding the Kickstarter campaign, the content of the first video, and the overall place for a discussion about women in video games. Guaranteed to be divisive or your money back! That's it for this week. Have some constructive thoughts about the Tropes series? Click here to send 'em in. Also, if you are going to be in Boston for PAX, make sure to hang out with us all weekend and be a part of our live game of "Who Wants to be a Nintendoaire?" on Sunday at 11:30 am!

Episode 77 of Connectivity is live, and we have three great segments for you this week. Kicking the show off, Mike, Scott, and Zach first answer a question about our take on the recent SimCity debacle and the idea of changing reviews to reflect launch problems for games. After that, the trio talks about the recent games they've been playing, including StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm, The Cave, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate and more. Next up, Zack, Tyler, and Josh discuss their feelings about retail and digital games. Are they ready to acquiesce to the ominous cloud and abandon all physical possession? As it turns out; no, they aren't. Rounding out the show is a more thorough conversation about Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate, featuring Neal, Nate, and Zach. Nate talks about his sterling 8.5 review of the game and whether or not the change in style should ward away fans of the classic Symphony of the Night. So that does it. As always, you can click here to send us some listener ma

It's dangerous to go alone, so take this episode of Connectivity with you. It'll keep you warm and safe on the long journey to your next class, or whatever. We've got two wonderful segments for you this week. First up is a roundtable segment on Etrian Odyssey 4: Legend of the Titan. After that, Andrew and Nick break down a slew of games coming out soon in Australia. Our mailbag needs questions, and you can help by submitting them connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. We'd also love it if you would rate and review the show in iTunes.

Settle down around our nice digital fire and indulge your ears this week's Connectivity and its three wonderful segments. First off, Scott and Zach go through some listener mail and answer your questions. They talk about gaming in the hospital, the lack of a "killer app" for Wii U, and more. In the other half of the show, Tyler joins Scott and Zach for some in-depth discussion of Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien. Stick around after the show for a bonus segment where Scott gets more delicious information fromthe brain of NWR's resident rocket scientist, Jonny Metts. Please don't forget to rate and review our show on iTunes, and please fill our mailbag up by submitting your questions and thoughts to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com.

Hello and welcome to episode 74 of Connectivity! We have two segments for you this week. Kicking the show off, Scott, Neal, Nicholas, and Tyler celebrate Star Fox's 20th anniversary with a series retrospective. The guys discuss the highlights and lowlights of the space-bound vulpes' career. Also, the segment was recorded the night of 1UP's closure, so some time is spent openly weeping on mic. After that, Neal, Patrick, Zach, and new staff member Curtis Bonds talk about what games they've been playing recently, such as Brain Age, Ni No Kuni, Pokémon Black and White Version 2, Dead Space 3, and more! Zach also announces that he thinks Back to the Future 3 is the best of the Back to the Future movies. Please tell him he is wrong. Please. As always, you can send your listener mail to Connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. Next week, Dr. Jonathan Metts will return for another bonus segment all about space. Have a question for him? Shoot us an email!

Welcome to episode 73 of Connectivity! There's plenty to talk about this week. Opening the show is our reaction to the latest 3DS-focused Nintendo Direct. Scott, Neal, and Patrick discuss every single announcement from the event and squeal with general excitement. Oh, and they manage to segue into talking about Fire Emblem, Punch Out!!, and Kirby's Epic Yarn for a while. After that, Danny joins Scott and Neal to talk about games that are tied with monumental or memorable moments in their personal lives. Hear about Ocarina of Time and first kisses, Tetris Attack and meeting your eventual wife, and even going on a killing spree in GoldenEye to avoid confronting the school bully. Stick around after the outro for a bonus segment all about Dead Space 3 with Scott and Zach. How does the survival horror series hold up in its third iteration? We'll tell you! As always, you can send us listener mail to Connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. Have some thoughts about the Nintendo Direct? Tell us about them!

We've got a whopper of an episode of Connectivity for you this week. Four (4) (IV) segments of content are coming at you. First up, the gang discusses their heartbreak and boiling anger at the delay of Rayman Legends less than 3 weeks from its release. After that, Neal, Daan, and Scott explain their deep love for Fire Emblem: Awakening, which they believe is the best entry in the series. In our third segment, Neal and 'Trick have themselves a little eShop roundup and discuss a bunch of recent releases on the platform. Finally, Zach, Scott, and Andy answer a heap of listener mail. Don't forget to submit your listener mail questions to connectivity@nintendoworldreport.com. Please also rate and review the show on iTunes.